2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (222 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 239 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tucson | Milan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |